With the proliferation of untraceable ghost guns on the rise, South Africa faces a looming challenge that demands immediate attention and action. Image: IOL Graphics
The emergence of ghost guns—often assembled from 3D-printed parts devoid of serial numbers—poses a serious threat to public safety worldwide. These untraceable firearms, easily manufactured from DIY kits or parts available online, raise alarming concerns as technology continues to advance, outpacing regulatory frameworks meant to curtail misuse. Even though these weapons are plastic and tend to have short working lives, they are good enough to provide criminals with anonymity and untraceability because they have no serial numbers and are easy to destroy. This further complicates the linking of a recovered weapon to a specific individual or incident.
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